The day before Thanksgiving, Ms. Shawn was working with her colleagues to check the sound system one last time to prepare for the parade ceremony. Called the Parade, but this year the organization has completely changed to conform to the regulations COVID-19 epidemic in the city.
Ms. Shawn – The Organizing Committee of the Parade shared: “There is a technical difference, most of the parade won’t really be held live, we have a lot of pre-recorded. To keep the distance, only 500 people perform together here. This year’s parade includes several pre-recorded parts. “
On Thanksgiving Day, only a small part of the parade was held in person, but many people still arrived. They want to find a part of the image of New York when the epidemic has not yet broken out.
The traditional parade ceremony has been held in New York City since 1924. In its nearly 100-year history, this is the second time that the organization of this event has changed. The first time this rite was suspended was the period from 1942 to 1944 during World War II.
During Thanksgiving, the supermarket Macy’s is the final destination for the traditional parade ceremony. But this year, to meet the requirements of epidemic prevention, the Organizing Committee advised residents to stay home and watch the parade, which was broadcast live.